By Alimat Aliyeva

South Korea has successfully launched its largest satellite to
date using its domestically developed Nuri space rocket,
Azernews reports.

According to the Associated Press, this marks the fourth of six
launches planned by the country through 2027. The launch took place
at South Korea’s space center on an island off the southwestern
coast of Goheung. The rocket carried a 516 kg research satellite
into orbit, accompanied by 12 smaller microsatellites.

About 40 minutes after liftoff, the main satellite established
contact with South Korea’s ground station in Antarctica, confirming
a successful deployment. The satellite is equipped with a
wide-angle camera for observing the aurora borealis, instruments
for measuring plasma and magnetic fields, and systems designed to
monitor scientific experiments in space, ranging from material
science to environmental studies.

Experts note that this launch represents a significant step
forward for South Korea’s space ambitions, as the Nuri rocket
program demonstrates the country’s growing ability to develop and
operate advanced orbital technologies independently. Some
researchers are particularly excited about the satellite’s
potential to provide real-time data on the aurora and geomagnetic
activity, which could contribute to both climate research and
understanding of space weather that affects satellites and
communication systems on Earth.

To celebrate the launch, the Korean Aerospace Administration
streamed the event live online, and thousands of viewers watched as
the Nuri rocket carried the nation’s largest homegrown satellite
into orbit, marking a proud milestone for South Korea’s space
program.

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